320d M Sport vs Polo GTI Plus
BMW · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Polo GTI Plus
Beats the 320d M Sport by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polo GTI Plus beats the 320d M Sport by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Polo GTI Plus thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
197 hp
207 hp
0–100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
Top speed
235 km/h
237 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo Diesel
2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
320 Nm
Price
$55,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
320d M Sport
Polo GTI Plus
100 m
6.687s
6.645s
1/8 mile
9.851s
9.789s
1/4 mile
14.735s
14.640s
1 km
26.129s
25.951s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Polo GTI Plus is $30,000 vs $55,000 for the 320d M Sport — a $25,000 gap. Power: Polo GTI Plus makes 10 hp more (197 vs 207).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 320d M Sport or the Polo GTI Plus?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polo GTI Plus is faster, beating the 320d M Sport by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 320d M Sport vs the Polo GTI Plus?
The 320d M Sport hits 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, while the Polo GTI Plus does it in 6.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 320d M Sport produces 197 hp; the Polo GTI Plus produces 207 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 320d M Sport tops out at 235 km/h, and the Polo GTI Plus reaches 237 km/h.
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